PRIVATE JOURNEYS · 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS

Grand Island Journey

Discover more of the island on our Grand Island Journey, a private Sri Lanka island tour designed around your interests and pace.

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Traveller overlooking green mountains in Sri Lanka’s hill country

DURATION

14 Days / 13 Nights

TRAVEL STYLE

Private & tailor-made

START & FINISH

Bandaranaike Airport

HIGHLIGHTS

Culture · Tea Country · Wildlife · Coast

DISCOVER SRI LANKA

Your Sri Lanka Island Tour Itinerary

Explore ancient landmarks around Sigiriya, discover Kandy’s living heritage and travel through the tea country of Nuwara Eliya and Ella. Continue towards Yala for a wildlife experience before slowing down along the southern coast and exploring historic Galle.

This suggested itinerary combines cultural visits, scenic journeys and time to unwind. We can adjust the activities, accommodation and overnight stops around your interests and flight times.

YOUR ROUTE

Airport → Negombo → Sigiriya → Kandy → Nuwara Eliya → Ella → Yala → Southern Coast & Galle → Airport

Your journey, day by day

Explore the suggested itinerary below. The final schedule will reflect your flights, preferred activities and confirmed arrangements.

Arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport and meet your chauffeur for the transfer to your accommodation in Negombo or the airport area. Settle in and rest after your flight, with any activities arranged around your arrival time.

Overnight: Negombo / airport area.

Travel inland towards Sigiriya and settle into your accommodation. Depending on your departure time and preferred pace, enjoy a relaxed afternoon nearby or spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana.

Explore Sigiriya Rock Fortress, allowing time for the climb and the surrounding grounds. Spend the afternoon at a gentler pace, with a local experience or downtime at your accommodation. We can adapt the day if you prefer to avoid the climb.

Overnight: Sigiriya / Habarana.

Visit Dambulla’s cave temples before continuing towards Kandy. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a relaxed evening, with sightseeing arranged around the journey and your energy levels.

Overnight: Kandy.

Discover Kandy’s sacred heritage with a visit to the Temple of the Tooth. Shape the rest of your day around your interests, choosing time in the botanical gardens, a city outing or a quieter afternoon at your accommodation.

Overnight: Kandy.

Leave Kandy and travel towards Nuwara Eliya through the hill country. Make scenic stops along the way, with a tea estate or factory visit arranged where available. Arrive with time to settle in and enjoy the mountain surroundings.

Overnight: Nuwara Eliya.

Continue towards Ella, with a hill-country train journey included in the plan where services and suitable tickets are available from Sri Lanka Railway. Your chauffeur will coordinate the onward arrangements. If rail travel cannot be arranged, continue by road with scenic stops.

Overnight: Ella.

Spend the day exploring Ella and its surroundings. Choose a scenic walk, viewpoints or a visit around Nine Arch Bridge, with activities matched to your mobility and interests. Leave time for a relaxed lunch and an unhurried afternoon.

Overnight: Ella.

Travel down from the hill country towards the Yala area. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy a quieter afternoon before your planned wildlife experience the following day.

Overnight: Yala area.

Head out on a planned jeep safari to look for wildlife with your safari team. The park entrance, timing and duration will be confirmed around access, seasonal conditions and your agreed arrangements. Wildlife sightings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at your accommodation.

Overnight: Yala area.

Continue towards the southern coast and settle into your chosen coastal accommodation. Spend the afternoon unwinding, with your base selected around your preference for beach time, heritage surroundings or access to nearby towns.

Overnight: Southern Coast / Galle area.

Discover Galle Fort’s streets, ramparts and coastal views, with time to browse small shops or stop at a café. Return to your accommodation for a relaxed afternoon, or spend longer exploring if you prefer.

Overnight: Southern Coast / Galle area.

Enjoy a flexible day beside the coast. Relax at your accommodation or discuss an optional coastal outing, food experience or water activity. Any additional activities will depend on local conditions, availability and your agreed quotation.

Overnight: Southern Coast / Galle area.

Meet your chauffeur for the transfer to Bandaranaike International Airport, allowing time for the road journey and airport check-in. For an early departure, we may recommend adjusting your final overnight stay to the airport area.

Leave with memories of Sri Lanka’s ancient landmarks, green highlands, wildlife and ocean shores.

This is a suggested itinerary. The final route, visits and overnight stays will be confirmed around your flight times, availability and local conditions. Train journeys and safari arrangements are subject to confirmation; all included services will be listed in your personalised quotation.

MAKE IT YOURS

Your trip.
Your kind of stay.

Start with this itinerary and personalise the details.

•Balance cultural visits, wildlife and beach time.
•Choose accommodation to match your style.
•Adjust walks and activities to your comfort.
•Add nights in the places you want to explore longer.

Request a personalised quotation based on your dates and travel preferences.

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Select “Grand Island Journey” under Preferred journey when sending your enquiry.

YOUR OVERNIGHT STOPS

Thirteen nights, thoughtfully arranged.

Combine convenient arrival accommodation, cultural-region stays, hill-country settings and time beside the coast. We’ll suggest properties around your preferences and budget, with the accommodation, room types and meal plans confirmed in your quotation.

Negombo / Airport area

1 night

Sigiriya / Habarana

2 nights

Kandy

2 nights

Nuwara Eliya

1 night

Ella

2 nights

Yala area

2 nights

Southern Coast / Galle area

3 nights

PERSONALISED QUOTATIONS

Clear details before you book.

Your personalised quotation will explain exactly what is included, what is optional and what is payable separately.

Your quotation will confirm

• Named accommodation, room types and meal plans.
• Private vehicle and chauffeur arrangements.
• Airport transfers and agreed sightseeing transport.
• Entrance fees and guiding services, where agreed.
• Train arrangements, subject to confirmation.
• Safari arrangements, including jeep type and park fees where included.

Costs to allow for separately

• International flights and visa fees.
• Travel insurance.
• Meals and drinks outside the agreed plan.
• Optional activities and additional excursions.
• Personal expenses and tips.
• Early check-in or late check-out, unless included.


Only the services listed as included in your accepted quotation form part of your booking.

PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY

A few details before you travel.

Yes. We can adjust the route, overnight stays and activities around your interests. You may prefer more cultural visits, extra time in the hills or a longer coastal stay. Changes will be reflected in your personalised quotation.

Train travel depends on operating services and ticket availability. We’ll confirm the available arrangements during planning. If a suitable train journey cannot be arranged, we can continue by road and adjust the day accordingly.

A safari is an opportunity to observe animals in their natural surroundings. Sightings vary and cannot be guaranteed. Your quotation will confirm the planned safari, jeep arrangements and included fees, with access and timing subject to local conditions.

We’ll review your arrival and departure times before confirming the route. The suggested first night is near the airport, while an early departure may require moving the final night closer to the airport. Any adjustments will be discussed before booking.

LET’S PLAN SOMETHING PERSONAL

Make this journey yours.

Share your dates, number of travellers and the experiences you enjoy most. We’ll help shape your Grand Island Journey, from cultural discoveries and hill-country stays to wildlife and time beside the ocean.

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